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The final four European tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided today, as the play-off finals bring together eight teams in four decisive matches, with Türkiye's national football team aiming to seal a long-awaited return to the global stage.
The European play-off finals, scheduled for March 30, will determine the final four teams from the continent to join the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing Europe’s lineup through a last round of knockout fixtures.
These matches serve as the final hurdle in the qualification pathway, where teams that advanced through earlier rounds now face one decisive game, with winners securing their place in the tournament.
Türkiye head into their final after edging past Romania with a narrow 1-0 victory in the semi-final, a result that has carried them to the brink of qualification.
They are set to take on Kosovo's national football team away from home at 21:45 Türkiye time, in what stands as a defining moment for the squad.
A win would see Türkiye qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 24 years, marking a significant milestone and bringing an end to a long absence from football’s biggest stage.
Alongside Kosovo-Türkiye, three other fixtures will shape the final European lineup, with each match offering a direct route to qualification.
The play-off final program is as follows:
Each encounter will produce one winner, and with it, a place at the World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, running from June 11 to July 19.
With multiple host nations and an expanded format, the tournament is set to bring together teams from around the world, while Europe’s final representatives are now just one match away from securing their place.
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